Habitat Stewardship Program for Aquatic Species at Risk

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from dfo-mpo.gc.ca · index eng unless marked. Checked 2 Nov 2026

How to apply

Apply directly

When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

project leads must complete a project proposal form and email it to the regional coordinator in the region in which the proposed project will be implemented

Amount

$25,000 to $125,000 CAD a year

Projects may be under $25,000 in the last year of a multi-year project..

The fund is intended to support small projects, ranging from $25,000 to $125,000 per year.

Where

Canada: Canada

provides funding for projects submitted by Canadians that contribute directly to the recovery of species at risk

Who can apply

NGOs, Indigenous organisations, Government bodies, Individuals, Research institutions, Companies and Community groups

Individuals research, academic and educational institutions Canadian individuals for-profit organizations, such as small businesses with less than 500 employees, companies, corporations, and industry associations local organizations such as community associations and groups

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

A Call for Proposals for the subsequent fiscal year is held annually.

Co-funding required

Yes

for non-Indigenous project leads, a minimum of 1:1 matching contributions from non-federal sources is required

Restoration approach

Species conservation, Rivers and lakes and Coasts and oceans

Our classification, from the funder’s description of what it supports.

The call

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Not found on the pages we read